Event manager vs conference coordinator

Differences between event manager and conference coordinator duties and responsibilities

Event manager example responsibilities.

• Manage FOH staff during the lunch rush - correctly handle any customer complaints or issues.
• Manage successful closing of NYC block to control traffic flow and allow celebrity red carpet entrances.
• Coordinate and manage maintenance, bartending, catering, schedules, calendars, and supervise staff.
• Create BEO's and lead weekly team meetings for support team laying out the direction and objective of upcoming events.
• Manage delivery schedules, outside vendor orders, and budget requirements for the sales, operations, and culinary staff.
• Manage all logistics and communications from beginning to end with clients, including sending invitations, monitoring RSVP, and hosting.
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Conference coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage internal & external reservations for audio and videoconferencing requirements over telephone and via e-mail.
• Attend daily and weekly BEO meetings.
• Process documentation of hotel BEO s and final invoices while disputing where necessary.
• Help Medicaid eligible members to secure both physical and behavioral services in the community by reviewing and preparing prior authorization requests.
• Track lead referrals and ROI.
• Track budget costs and ROI relate to each event.
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